A male was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at Danforth Rd. and Eglinton Ave.

A male pedestrian in his early 40s was rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the city’s east end Saturday night.

Police said the victim was crossing Danforth Rd., north of Savarin St., when he was struck by a northbound SUV around 8:13 p.m. The impact threw the pedestrian 16 metres forward, leaving him with a broken arm, broken leg and head injuries.

The driver remained at the scene. Traffic services has taken over the investigation.

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